Türkiye Suspends Imports and Exports with Israel Amid Gaza Violence

Turkey has suspended trade with Israel in response to Israel's military actions in Gaza. The move is part of Turkey's ongoing criticism of Israel, which has previously restricted exports of specific products to the country. Israel's Foreign Minister has criticized the move, claiming it violates agreements.

Turkiye's Trade Ministry says the country is halting imports and exports to Israel over its ongoing military actions in Gaza.

A ministry statement on Thursday said “export and import transactions in relation to Israel have been stopped, covering all products.” It described the step as the “second phase” of measures against Israel, adding that the country would implement other steps against Israel until it “allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza.” Last month, Turkiye — a staunch critic of Israel — announced that it was restricting exports of 54 types of products to Israel with immediate effect. They include aluminum, steel, construction products and chemical fertilisers.

Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz sharply criticised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying in a post on X that Turkiye “is breaking agreements by blocking ports for Israeli imports and exports.”